Prometheus (2012)
Prometheus
Directed by Ridley Scott
Directed by Ridley Scott
Credit: 20th Century Fox |
Prometheus is an interesting film because not only is it a prequel to
a famous series of movies but it is also the starting point for its own
series of movies. So while it tries to be a movie that stands alone, it
has to honor what has already been established. I think that is also
what hindered my enjoyment, since it’s a first chapter, not a
self-contained story. Prometheus relies heavily on another film to
complete its story.
However its script shouldn’t discourage anyone from watching this
movie. Prometheus excels in every other aspect of film-making, from its
acting performances to the special effects. I really enjoyed the
characters because they are the most interesting crew in the series of
Alien movies. Not only are there strong leads, but the secondary
characters are equally fleshed out. My favorite of all was the ship’s
captain, Janek, portrayed by Idris Elba. He plays it extremely laid back
and cool, which isn’t the typical captain, but he also cares for his
crew as well. Though the captain was my favorite, I feel Michael
Fassbender should definitely receive an acting nomination for his work
as an android named David. The opening sequence with David in the ship
reminds me so much of Wall-E. Even though he is alone, he spends his
time watching classic films and reenacting their moments, as well as
learning languages, sports, and even the history of his shipmates.
Fassbender’s David may seem to have an evil side to him, though thats
because he’s child-like and just doing what he is told to do.
As for the special effects, they are amazingly crafted. The
landscapes for the planet’s surface and the creature effects are among
the best of its kind. They look so realistic and “gooey”. It made me
wonder if crews in these space exploration movies have pilots,
scientists, and doctors, where are the space janitors? Surely someone
has to clean up after aliens explode over everything.
As much as I enjoyed Prometheus, it still isn’t quite a perfect film.
After viewing it twice, it feels so much like the first half of an
X-Files two-part story. It raises many interesting questions, while also
featuring great moments of suspense and excitement, yet those questions
are answered with more questions. We need to see the second half of the
story to fully digest everything we’ve seen here.
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